Monday, December 27, 2010

27th December, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Losing 2 kgs of unwanted excess weight gained from Europe trip.

2. Making breakfast for beloved hubby.

3. Arranging my work schedule for the week.

4. A lovely bowl of Penang asam laksa.

5. Having a good laugh with Wa over coffee.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

26th December, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Getting 8 hours of sleep, albeit on British time.

2. Enjoying my own cooking.

3. Cool breeze instead of freezing cold breeze.

4. Walking around in my skimpies.

5. Wa's visit with her boys.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

11th December, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Finishing off my packing.

2. Hot Milo to help me unwind.

3. My husband and children.

4. Internet connection.

5. Completing my work before I take off to UK.

Friday, December 10, 2010

10th December, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Completing my root canal procedure.

2. A bowl of lontong at Chawan in Bangsar Baru.

3. Chatting session with Wa and Yang at Starbucks after a hard day's work.

4. Internet connection.

5. A nice warm shower at the end of a very long day.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

7th December, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The absence of period cramps.

2. A good long sleep.

3. Rain to cool off the day.

4. Working for pleasure and passion.

5. My husband's help in moving my things to my new office.

Monday, December 6, 2010

6th December, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Rain in the middle of the day.

2. Having the opportunity to rest.

3. Baking cookies with JC.

4. Vietnamese dinner.

5. Long and enjoyable chat over frozen yogurt.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

5th December, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Managing to attend tahlil for arwah Daddy Jonid.

2. Very delicious home cooked food served at the tahlil.

3. Spending time with the Jonid Clan.

4. Rest at home.

5. Having done half of the packing for the trip.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

2nd December, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up as early as 9 am.

2. Having Unifi installed in my home. No stupid Maxis broadband modems. Hahaha!

3. Having Lissa come home from her over night stay at friend's house.

4. Enjoying late lunch with my family at Chilli's.

5. Getting thermal underwear and warm woolies in preparation of my winter travels.

6. Baking bread and butter pudding with vanilla custard for my husband.

7. Seeing my family enjoying my cooking.

8. Knowing I have some nice cheese in my fridge, just waiting for me to consume them with relish.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

1st December, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up earlier than usual.

2. Free day to rest and recuperate.

3. Rain to cool the air.

4. Food to eat.

5. A home.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

30th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Having a career that gives me the means to support my family.

2. My love for my children.

3. Nando's roasted chicken for dinner.

4. Valerian Root to help me sleep.

5. Cool night breeze.

Monday, November 29, 2010

29th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleep.

2. Conducting three counseling sessions in a row.

3. Being useful.

4. Knowing my purpose in life.

5. Husband's reassuring kiss. Bliss!

Sunday, November 28, 2010

28th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A good night's sleep.

2. Waking up fresh.

3. Baking quiche and chicken pie for family.

4. Enjoying fruits of my labour.

5. Lazing about on a Sunday.

Friday, November 26, 2010

26th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The ceiling fan on windless day.

2. My husband making scrambled eggs for my breakfast.

3. Grocery shopping at Bangsar Village's Green Grocers.

4. Medications that can help me sleep earlier.

5. Munching on Cheez It biscuits while watching movie on HBO.

6. Rainy night.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

25th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up in the morning.

2. Feeling a lot better than I have been over the past few days.

3. Tapas and cooler drinks at The Apartment.

4. A flatter tummy.

5. Chilled soy milk.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

24th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Healing.

2. Surviving pain.

3. My husband buying soft hot tofu for my current dietary needs.

4. Conducting a successful counseling session although I'm not physically up for it.

5. Chicken rice porridge for dinner.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

23rd November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Friendship.

2. Emotional and spiritual closure.

3. Peace of mind.

4. Safe journey and arriving home.

5. My family's love for me.

Monday, November 22, 2010

22nd November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleeping in.

2. Delicious salmon for lunch.

3. Having a good time with my family.

4. Meeting up with treasured friends.

5. Settling off unfinished business.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

21st November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Safe journey to my destination.

2. Enjoying time with my family.

3. Laughing and a good sense of humor.

4. A good soak in the hot tub.

5. Nasi lemak bungkus for supper.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

20th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Loafing around in my kaftan for half of the day.

2. Thai fried rice for lunch.

3. Spending time with my loved ones.

4. Hubby's attention on me: makes me feel precious and loved.

5. Laughing and happiness.

Friday, November 19, 2010

19th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Securing a new office.

2. Receiving nafkah from my husband.

3. Surviving a root canal procedure at the dentist.

4. Painkillers.

5. Paying off the balance of my debt.

6. Fish and chips for supper, cooked by beloved hubby.

7. Watching rerun of Troy.

8. Late night drizzles to cool the air.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

18th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleeping on fresh linen.

2. Thai fried rice for lunch.

3. Hubby buying painkillers for me.

4. Internet connection.

5. Rest.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

17th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up in my own bed again.

2. High pain threshold.

3. Just being home.

4. Rest.

5. Clean water to drink.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

16th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Restful sleep.

2. Freshly brewed coffee for breakfast.

3. Lunching with Gabrielle at National Geographic's Cafe.

4. Pleasant bus ride home.

5. Being greeted by my beloved husband and daughters at the bus terminal.

6. Having a home.

Monday, November 15, 2010

15th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Falling asleep at 12.30 am and waking up almost 12 hours later!

2. Coffee and pitta bread with peanut butter for breakfast.

3. Friendship.

4. Cleansing tears.

5. A lovely french dinner treat.

6. Tasting escargot for the first time... and liking it! Yummy!

Sunday, November 14, 2010

14th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Being able to wake up early to catch the bus.

2. Safe journey to my destination.

3. Being greeted with warmth and sincere friendship.

4. Sharing and exchanging experiences and wisdom with like minded friends.

5. Something to help me sleep earlier tonight.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

13th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Spending time with Mom and my girls.

2. Making some purchases that gave me joy.

3. Being with my beloved grandfather, celebrating his 88th birthday.

4. Meeting up with pleasant relatives and loved ones.

5. Having the discipline to pack my bags for my trip tomorrow.

Friday, November 12, 2010

12th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. 'Breakfast in bed.'

2. Meeting a client with very interesting issues that challenges my skills.

3. My husband's patient support in helping me remove my things from a temporary office.

4. My husband's sense of humor that helped sooth my internal fury.

5. My clients' patience in waiting for me when I was stuck in a traffic jam nightmare.

6. Feeling that I've accomplished something worthwhile in my work for the week.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

11th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up together with hubby in bed.

2. Watching a video that made me laugh from my heart.

3. Shopping around for gifts to bring for my Welsh 'mom'.

4. A little retail therapy after work.

5. My savings account balance that made me smile.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

10th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Morning hug from hubby.

2. Chatting with Mom on the phone.

3. Making a happy announcement.

4. Having hubby care for me when I'm not feeling well.

5. Prayers and good wishes from friends and family.

6. Making preparations for my upcoming trips.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

9th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleeping before 1 am and waking up at 9.30 am. Its been almost a decade since I last managed to do that.

2. Hot water bottle to help me with my severe period cramps.

3. Breakfast in bed with hubby.

4. Hubby cooking fish and chips for lunch.

5. Sharing spiritual wisdom with a young padwan.

6. Hubby taking drastic measures to keep me safe from danger.

Monday, November 8, 2010

8th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Having a traditional full body massage to ease my pain.

2. Spending a lovely time with hubby.

3. Having chit chat with Wa over a cup of frozen yogurt.

4. My hubby's loving care and concern for me.

5. Marital happiness re-established. Alhamdulillah.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

7th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Medications for my pain.

2. Watching Star Trek on Astro with my family, while tucking into a bucket of KFC dipped in extra hot Peri sauce.

3. The opportunity to redefine my past.

4. A wonderful turn around on decisions made in December last year.

5. My husband telling me how much he loves me and that I am the best wife to him. Alhamdulillah.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

6th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up earlier than usual and feeling rested.

2. Chatting with Mom on the phone.

3. Outing with Mom and Lissa, late lunch and shopping around.

4. Buying Mom her a present for her birthday, something I know she will enjoy.

5. Hugging my daughter when she cried, grieving over the passing of her beloved grandfather.

6. Medication for my pain.

7. Drinking iced chocolate while unwinding and getting ready for bedtime.

8. My husband being there whenever I fall.

Friday, November 5, 2010

5th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Being appreciated by my clients.

2. Productive chat with a client.

3. Nice dinner with Mannix.

4. Watching movies with hubby.

5. Pride in my children's independence.

6. The energy to clean the condo and do the laundry.

7. Settling the last of unfinished business.

8. The end of my agony and pain.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

4th November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Seeing a white pigeon resting on our balcony.

2. Conducting a productive counseling session.

3. Having early dinner with hubby and spending quality time together.

4. Reading good and useful articles in my favorite magazines.

5. The pleasure of making love.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

3rd November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A very long restful sleep on my new pillow.

2. Several new clients for work.

3. Conducting two productive and satisfying counseling sessions.

4. A wonderfully filling dinner when I was really hungry.

5. My husband and children's love for me.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

2nd November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Contentment and happiness regained.

2. Peace of mind.

3. Meeting up with a very old and dear friend.

4. Dinner and chats with my daughter, Jazelia.

5. Feeling proud of independence instilled in both my children.

6. Jelissa's talent for making me laugh from my heart.

7. My husband's loving patience.

8. Free Wifi at Starbucks.

9. The pleasure of purchasing a new pillow for myself.

10. The joy of buying books and magazines to feed my brain and nourish my spirit.

Monday, November 1, 2010

1st November, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleeping and waking up earlier than usual.

2. Cooking lunch for my family.

3. Watching good movies on Astro with my daughter.

4. Obvious progress made by a client in therapy.

5. Having someone ask me about my well-being.

6. Having coffee with a very dear friend.

7. Sharing good laughs with my husband and daughters.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

31st October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The luxury of staying in my sleepwear almost throughout the whole day.

2. Hubby finding a buyer for the Audi.

3. Hubby and Lissa's effort in looking for Medjai.

4. Cooking for my family.

5. Wifely duties: cleaning the bathroom, ironing.

6. Danny's visit with his beautiful family.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

30th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The optimism that Medjai survived the 10 floor dive.

2. Medjai sharing her love with us for 3 months.

3. Crunchie chocolate bar.

4. Kuaci to nibble on while watching scary movies on TV.

5. Surviving time alone at home while everyone else was out.

Friday, October 29, 2010

29th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The luxury of sleeping in on a weekday.

2. Scrambled eggs on toast for breakfast made by hubby.

3. Spending quality time with family.

4. A delicious plate of cantonese noodles for dinner.

5. Two scoops of Baskin Robbins ice-cream for dessert.

6. Home.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

28th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Nando's for late lunch.

2. Dian's visit.

3. Support and understanding from near and far.

4. Clarification on what choices I have to improve my life.

5. Making plans for a better future.

6. Receiving a long overdue payment.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

27th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. My old friend Gary made it to his 45th birthday today despite his challenges. Alhamdulillah.

2. Quality time together with my family.

3. Conducting two counseling sessions back to back.

4. Having the means to pay bills.

5. A healthy salmon sandwich for late dinner, followed by a bowl of hot cream of chicken soup.

6. Being appreciated for what I do professionally.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

26th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A good long, long sleep.

2. Wa's visit after work.

3. Early dinner by the pool side.

4. Watching my favorite tv program: Criminal Minds.

5. Being on the internet on my laptop with my mobile modem in bed with the air-conditioning on... Bliss!

Monday, October 25, 2010

25th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Long and restorative sleep.

2. Further progress in my process of moving on.

3. Two productive counseling sessions.

4. Friendship and reliability of others.

5. Supper in bed with hubby.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

24th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sharing Fish & Chips with Medjai.

2. Having a good long shower.

3. Air-conditioning on a hot day.

4. My vitamin supplements.

5. Wireless Macbook and mobile modem in bed.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

23rd October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Learning to be alone.

2. Surviving through physical and emotional pain.

3. Seeing the fighting spirit in others.

4. Chamomile tea and St. John's Worts for bedtime.

5. Family.

Friday, October 22, 2010

22nd October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleeping in a cool bedroom.

2. Meeting clients and feeling proud to see how well they have progressed.

3. Feeling needed and appreciated.

4. The will power to not buckle.

5. Being able to survive through recurring pains all alone.

6. Walking further away from the place I "fell".

Thursday, October 21, 2010

21st October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Cool air-conditioning on a very hot day.

2. Eclairs and coffee for breakfast.

3. Peace of mind.

4. A generous friend offering her office for me to conduct my counseling service.

5. A phone call that made my laugh heartily.

6. My husband appreciating and praising my writing skills.

7. Late night chit chats with hubby and girls. Bliss!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

20th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Making it to my 20th year of marital bliss.

2. Someone to hold on to when pain wrecks through me.

3. A lovely anniversary dinner at Italiannies with hubby.

4. Air-conditioning on an extra hot day.

5. The grit to keep on fighting and not let my enemies win over me.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

19th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up early despite inadequate sleep.

2. Having my husband help me move my things from my office.

3. My husband holding me in my worst moments of pain.

4. Chicken chop for dinner.

5. Chamomile tea to calm me down, Rose Quartz to help me heal emotional wounds and blogging as my creative outlet.

6. Forgiveness and forgiving.

7. Acceptance and understanding.

8. Dedication and loyalty.

9. Mutual respect and consideration.

10. Love: in all its shapes and forms.

Monday, October 18, 2010

18th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleeping earlier than usual.

2. Having the energy and discipline to do some cleaning and clearing up around the house.

3. Reliable and caring friends.

4. My husband's patience and understanding.

5. Coming close to securing a new office.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

17th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A good head massage during shampoo session at hair salon.

2. A very good haircut by my favourite stylist.

3. Spaghettini oleo with corned beef and chilli padi at Delicious.

4. Iced chamomile tea after dinner.

5. A good day full of distractions.

6. Forgiveness.

7. Prayers answered.

8. Absence of anger.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

16th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Restful sleep.

2. Entertaining distractions.

3. Making chicken soup for the family.

4. Having friends to chat with online.

5. A stronger will power and restrain.

Friday, October 15, 2010

15th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. More than 12 hours of sleep.

2. Numbness.

3. Cool breeze on a hot day.

4. My husband's quiet support and understanding.

5. Sharing fish and chips with Medjai.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

12th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Eight hours of sleep.

2. Fish and chips for lunch, shared with Medjai the kitten.

3. Finishing a 'wake up call' book and lending it to someone who also needs it.

4. Having 'things' coming out of my body continuously and still being able to stand up.

5. Pain killers.

Monday, October 11, 2010

11th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Working with appreciative clients.

2. Reading a book that is effectively assisting me in my progress to move on.

3. Having so many people being so concerned for my well being.

4. My husband's quite support and understanding.

5. My nightly unwinding routine.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

10th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A night's restorative sleep.

2. Finally having the opportunity to speak my mind after 2 years of silence.

3. Knowing when to leave and move on.

4. The strength to stick to my decision despite the pain of having to do it.

5. Cooking roast chicken for my family and seeing them enjoying it.

6. Loving support from my family and friends.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

9th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Buying plenty of interesting used books at a sale for merely RM61.

2. Spending time with my girls.

3. Surviving painful moments and my girls' safety unaffected.

4. Buying groceries for tomorrow's Sunday Roast.

5. Getting a call from Gabrielle and Frank that really made my day. Miss them very much.

Friday, October 8, 2010

8th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Tears to cry.

2. Feeling pain... because it means I'm still alive.

3. Hitting rock bottom and resisting the urge to end it all.

4. Not feeling hunger.

5. Breathing.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

7th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Nescafe breakfast to start off the day.

2. Lovely long chat with like-minded people.

3. Feeling pride as I watch my first born child work diligently at her part time job.

4. Nando's for dinner. And their extra hot peri sauce.

5. Having more options for my professional move.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

6th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Kind words that touch my heart that made me cry tears of thankfulness.

2. Restful sleep.

3. My worst fear that did NOT materialize.

4. Medjai making me laugh.

5. Thirty three years of loving friendship, trust and loyalty.

6. Dinner and chats over coffee with one of my oldest and dearest friends.

7. Hilarious words of wisdom which I will carry in my attitude from now on: "I don't give a f**k!". Thank you, Gary.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

5th October, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Internet access after almost a week without it.

2. Having someone say that I am a gift in her life.

3. Learning from my mistakes.

4. Surviving moving houses in one piece, albeit a painful one.

5. Comfort.

6. Security.

7. Home.

8. Having lots to be thankful for today.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

29th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Remembering that today is my late Nenek's birthday.

2. Having done a lot for the move although there's still a lot to do.

3. My husband's boundless energy... although he's out like a light right now... Poor baby.

4. Getting help moving things to my new office from angels.

5. Ending my very tiring day with a nice reward for myself: in bed with my new toy in a cool room although my mattress is on the floor. (Bed has been dismantled and moved to new home)

Monday, September 27, 2010

27th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The mental stamina to conduct three counseling sessions in a day.

2. Patience.

3. Nasi lemak for late dinner.

4. Assuring and comforting hugs.

5. My unwinding routine at the end of a very productive day.

6. Allah's bountiful blessings upon me.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

26th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Restful sleep.

2. Cleaning our new home.

3. My husband's patience and understanding.

4. My soul sister's concern and love for me.

5. A call from a good friend who is in Jeddah.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

25th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The energy to do all the sorting and packing all day long.

2. Having nice clothes.

3. Affording clothes to give away.

4. Moon cake.

5. Shower at the end of a very long and tiring day.

Friday, September 24, 2010

24th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Having someone help me cool off a spell of anger.

2. Winning my fight over procrastination and sorted half of my clothes in preparation for the move.

3. Tuna finger sandwiches for dinner.

4. Having a good laugh with hubby while sorting out our clothes.

5. The patience to do the very thing I hate most - ironing.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

23rd September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Slightly over 6 hours of sleep.

2. My husband's diligence in packing up stuff in preparation for our move.

3. Not having to drive to work.

4. Tuna sandwich and Iced Lemon Zen.

5. Successfully transferring apps and data into my new toy.

6. Feeling gorgeously happy on the inside even though I know I look worn out and tired on the outside.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

22nd September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Being able to work even though I didn't get enough restful sleep.

2. Working with appreciative clients.

3. New ideas worth exploring.

4. Love and support from those that matter to me most.

5. Loyalty, sincerity and friendship.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

21st September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Recovering from injuries.

2. Grilled salmon steak with mashed potatoes for dinner.

3. My vitamin supplements.

4. Feeling happier than I've ever felt before.

5. My new toy.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

19th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Strength restored.

2. Paying off a debt.

3. Chamomile tea before bedtime.

4. Feeling needed and heard.

5. Mom.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

18th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The leisure to do nothing.

2. Praying and knowing for sure Allah hears me.

3. Helping someone get clarity.

4. Confessions, forgiveness and acceptance.

5. Unconditional love.

Friday, September 17, 2010

17th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Surviving yesterday.

2. Having my husband rescue me from the nightmarish images that are hiding behind my eye lids each time I blink or close my eyes.

3. Being able to work efficiently despite my own personal and internal challenges.

4. Kind and supportive words when I needed them most.

5. Having the courage to brave my daunting future uncertainties alone.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

15th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Morning coffee in bed, made by hubby.

2. Sleeping in and burning daylight.

3. Allah's generosity on me and mine.

4. Hugs when I needed them most.

5. My client saying to me that my job is a noble one. Alhamdulillah.

6. Having "Catch of the Day" for dinner.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

14th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A restful night's sleep.

2. Enjoyably funny banter with my husband.

3. Classical musical late at night.

4. My new found commitment to my own happiness.

5. Being able to eat again after a few days of tummy problems.

6. Allah's blessings and generous abundance showered upon me. Alhamdulillah.

7. Peace of mind and serenity of my soul.

8. Forgiveness.

Monday, September 13, 2010

13th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A comfortable bed to sleep on.

2. Pain killers.

3. A cleansing and refreshing shower late at night.

4. My clients' confidence in my skill and professionalism.

5. The opportunity to be where I'm needed when I'm needed most.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

12th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleep.

2. Family outing to view our new home.

3. Cooking for my family.

4. Heart to heart talk with my husband.

5. The loving affirmations and assurance from my husband to allay my fear of future uncertainties.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

11th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Having the chance to celebrate Eid with my dad after so long.

2. Visiting my grandfather and making him smile and laugh to distract him from his discomfort.

3. Family reunions.

4. Ginger ale.

5. Salt & Vinegar potato crisps.

Friday, September 10, 2010

10th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Celebrating Eid with loved ones and those who love me in return.

2. Being appreciated and loved by my father-in-law.

3. Telling my grandfather how much I love him and having him say it back to me with tears in his eyes.

4. The undying love between my husband and I.

5. Being able to forget what pains me, even for a second.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

9th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. My new pair of shoes for Raya. A much deserved reward for myself.

2. Last iftar with the family.

3. Unfinished business settled.

4. Cooking for Eid morning feast.

5. Undying love.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

8th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Wishful thinking.

2. Happy memories.

3. Distractions.

4. Anxiety medications.

5. My two precious gems: Jazelia and Jelissa.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

7th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Patience on an empty stomach and a dry throat.

2. Cooking fried angel hair pasta for iftar and sharing it.

3. Sleeping comfort.

4. When someone tells me to "Hang in there" and I could.

5. Watching Medjai the kitten playing intelligently. Amazing feline!

Monday, September 6, 2010

6th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sofa bed.

2. A short chat with my spiritual guide.

3. My strength to endure pain through my prayers.

4. Family.

5. Trust and loyalty.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

5th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up feeling refreshed and rested.

2. Pain free day.

3. Anxiety free day.

4. Nice Japanese Bento Box for iftar.

5. A good counseling session.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

4th September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Slowly recovering from tummy turbulence.

2. Being able to express myself well through written words.

3. Having so many friends and relatives who genuinely care and love me.

4. Delicious spaghetti for dinner.

5. My eyesight and insight.

Friday, September 3, 2010

3rd September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Surviving food poisoning.

2. Charcoal tablets.

3. Bath water.

4. Being told that I am needed and important in someone's life.

5. Realizing how much I love and will miss some people after having had to say goodbye.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

2nd September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Earplugs to help me sleep.

2. Iftar with the family at the Curve... plus James.

3. Having the means to pay my bills.

4. Meeting up with a very pleasant client.

5. Hugs.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

1st September, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Cordial friendship with my clients.

2. The mental stamina to conduct back to back counseling sessions.

3. Japanese food for iftar.

4. Iftar with mom and my girls.

5. Allah's blessings shared with loved ones.

6. Being appreciated and cared for by those who matter.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

31st August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Good counseling session with a client that is making progress.

2. Iftar with Lissa and ABAH.

3. Watching True Blood's latest episodes.

4. Being able to drive safely at night.

5. Bath water.

6. Kind words.

Monday, August 30, 2010

30th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Work to distract my anger.

2. Hearing my girls laughing.

3. Funny quips on status shuffle.

4. God answering my fervent prayers for a bonus.

5. ABAH's relentless effort in dousing my fury.

6. Bath water.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

29th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Restful sleep.

2. Another day to live, love and be loved.

3. Having the much support that I need to say in defense of my innocence.

4. Having ABAH help me cool off when I was trembling with anger.

5. Nasi padang for iftar. Delish!!

Saturday, August 28, 2010

28th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Restful sleep on a very comfy bed.

2. The stamina for a long drive.

3. Making mom laugh.

4. Daging dendeng and telor ikan masak lemak cili api served with white rice for iftar.

5. Kind concern lavished on me by ABAH and his family.

Friday, August 27, 2010

27th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. KFC drumsticks.

2. Quiet comforting support from my spiritual guide.

3. Knowing that my fort is standing tall and strong against any intrusion.

4. Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words won't kill me.

5. A line in the Quran that gave me affirmation and confidence.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

26th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Meeting up with the complete TKG.

2. Keropok ikan.

3. Being in my 2nd favourite place.

4. Soy milk and dates for iftar.

5. Being surrounded by people who sincerely care.

6. Being loved and the ability to love.

7. Sugar.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

25th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Iftar with Mom and my girls.

2. Making a sad client smile.

3. The ability to connect with people on various levels.

4. St. John's Worts when my nocturnal depression and anxiety attacks occur.

5. Pain killers for my neck and spine pains.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

24th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Pleasant atmosphere at home.

2. A good day's work.

3. Simple soya bean milk and dates for iftar.

4. The support and belief of those who are near and dear to me.

5. Feeling strong and pain free after days of recovering from flu.

Monday, August 23, 2010

23rd August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Having a good counseling session in my new office.

2. Being falsely accused for doing something I never did. Now there's no wall between Allah and me. All I need to do is pray for retribution.

3. The absence of hatred or vengeance in my heart for my accusers. Forgiveness is only deserving for those who unintentionally hurt me. For the spiteful and manipulative ones, I leave them in Allah's hands to be dealt with.

4. The peace of mind in the knowledge that Allah DOES know what I did and didn't do. My conscience is clear.

5. The exit of people who didn't appreciate my sincerity, from my life.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

22nd August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Iftar with my brothers and their families.

2. Praying together as a family.

3. GPS to help me find my way back.

4. Finding out the truth, no matter how painfully stupid it made me feel.

5. A fridge full of food.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

21st August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Watching witches burn to ashes.

2. My girls helping me move stuff to my new office.

3. Having a new office to continue working.

4. ABAH's energy and determination.

5. My independence.

Friday, August 20, 2010

20th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Surviving a temporary derailment.

2. Meeting professional dateline successfully.

3. The luxury to stay home and rest my spine.

4. Hubby buying food for iftar.

5. Magical words to shut up the stupid voices.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

19th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleep

2. Work to keep me occupied and distracted.

3. Medications to numb my pain.

4. My lack of appetite.

5. Silence.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

18th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Tears to cry.

2. The rare moments when I'm not feeling a sense of loss.

3. Sleep.

4. The outpouring support from my friends from facebook.

5. Hugs received when I needed it most.

6. A shoulder to cry on.

7. Boxes of tissues to blow my nose and wipe my tears.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

17th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Breathing.

2. Medications.

3. The courage to get up after a fall.

4. Apologies and forgiveness.

5. Kindness of my facebook friends.

Monday, August 16, 2010

16th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Not being a burden onto ABAH anymore.

2. Work... although I wish the load did come down on me like a grand piano on my head!

3. Not feeling hungry due to sniffles and sore throat.

4. Catching a cat with a rat in it's mouth.

5. The clarity to see true colours.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

15th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A timely 'wake-up' call to cure a 'hang-up'.

2. Scars to show for everything I've survived...so far.

3. Realizing my true priorities.

4. The determination not to be defeated.

5. Painkillers and numbness.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

14th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Daddy Jonid getting the medical help he needs.

2. Difflam lozenges for my sore throat.

3. My new coffee mug.

4. Hot dog for dinner.

5. Resisting the temptation to cut my hair.

Friday, August 13, 2010

13th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Surviving 3rd day of Ramadhan almost effortlessly.

2. Curry noodles at Little Penang Cafe for iftar.

3. Sugar cane juice to quench my thirst.

4. Being missed by someone.

5. Feeling secure and confident of myself.

6. The courage to trust.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

12th August, 2010.

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Having something to eat for iftar.

2. Medications to numb my pains.

3. Surviving two days of fasting.

4. Having something to be grateful for even when I'm at my lowest point.

5. Hearing miraculous news from someone who's very dear to me.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

11th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. An effortlessly smooth sailing first day of Ramadhan.

2. Being able to help those in trouble.

3. Repentance and new beginnings.

4. Noble intentions.

5. Catching up with part of the Jonid clan.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

10th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The physical energy to work although I'm mentally tired.

2. The coming of Ramadhan, my favourite month in the Islamic calendar.

3. The support of those who are near and far.

4. Feeling sleepy before 3 am.

5. The ability to sense sincerity or lack of it in others.

Friday, August 6, 2010

6th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up on a Friday morning.

2. The will power to hold my tongue when what I really wanted to do was speak my mind.

3. The number 8 ball during my indecisive moments.

4. Meeting a client who showed me the true meaning of patience.

5. Feeling loved and appreciated.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

5th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A very good business presentation for a corporate client.

2. The strength to fast and resist hunger and thirst.

3. Fish curry on hot piping white rice for iftar.

4. Tutti Fruitti frozen yogurt with chocolate syrup, thousands sprinkles and bits of oreos as toppings.

5. Cordial relations with hubby.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

4th August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Meeting up with Abid and Sharm, and not forgetting their little princess.

2. Hubby cooking his famous dish, minced meat and mash potatoes.

3. Ice cold vanilla latte.

4. Two more days to the weekend.

5. Hubby's help with important paperwork.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

3rd August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Good fortune.

2. Wanton noodles for early dinner.

3. A good couple therapy session with clients.

4. Lucrative projects coming along the way.

5. A good nap to sleep of some discomfort.

Monday, August 2, 2010

2nd August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A whole day free from pain. Alhamdulillah!

2. Freshly shampooed hair.

3. A good day at work.

4. Fish curry over piping hot rice for dinner.

5. Being understood.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

1st August, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Completing my training program. Now I'm ready for action.

2. Meeting up with schoolmates over tea at Vasantha's place.

3. Soy crisps.

4. Getting help when I needed it most.

5. Minyak kapak a.k.a Axe oil.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

31st July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Training program is a good refresher course to jog an old brain.

2. Almond and rice krispies clusters in dark chocolate.

3. Good team work.

4. Banana leaf for dinner with ABAH.

5. Feeling sleepy after the Banana leaf dinner... Mammoth hunger produces mammoth sleepiness. Alhamdulillah.

Friday, July 30, 2010

30th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The endurance to listen to very dry audio material.

2. A good counseling session.

3. Ramli Burger with cheese and mayo.

4. Crossword puzzles.

5. In flux of good fortune.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

29th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Business contract coming through.

2. Prime suspect proven to be untrustworthy.

3. Painkiller for my pain.

4. The tenacity to keep on even when I feel I'm already running on empty.

5. God's love.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

28th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Caring friends.

2. Kind words.

3. My enduring spirit.

4. An opportunity to speak honestly and sincerely about things that matter.

5. Being able to fast today. Alhamdulillah.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

27th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Boiling hot water.

2. Painkiller for my pain.

3. Lyrics that expresses my emotions.

4. A fleeting moment when I was made to feel precious.

5. God's love and mercy.

Monday, July 26, 2010

26th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A wonderful catch up chit chat over coffee with Erik a.k.a Viggo Mortensen.

2. Eye candies...

3. The thoughtfulness of others.

4. The laughter of relief for having survived a really bad phase in life.

5. Taking the long way home after learning that short cuts don't teach us anything real.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

25th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Falling asleep before 1 am and waking up at 9.30 am.

2. Rain.

3. Book fairs.

4. A delicious plate of salted fish fried rice and iced coffee.

5. Being featured in a newspaper article.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

24th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Day out with Mom and Jeja.

2. Iced Vanilla Latte when I was really sleepy after having lunch.

3. Buying myself little rewards and treats.

4. Baby pink nail polish for my un-manicured nails.

5. Losing weight but gaining strength. Go figure!

Friday, July 23, 2010

23rd July, 2010.

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Azuar Anuar turning 45 today. Happy birthday, Wa!!!

2. Two very productive counseling sessions.

3. God's will to allow me the ability to inspire and motivate a client.

4. Normalcy.

5. Intellect and emotions well used.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

22nd July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Feeling pain because it means I'm still alive.

2. Appreciative and cooperative clients.

3. Not feeling hunger.

4. Paying off part of a debt.

5. Being able to feel heartache because it means I still care.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

21st July, 2010

Today is one of those days when feeling grateful is most difficult. However, I shall try to scull through the fragments and find some shreds of goodness that is worthy of gratitude.

1. Azuar Anuar, as my soul sister.

2. Having someone there when a phone conversation breaks my heart.

3. Having someone to hold me while I cry my heart out in utter pain.

4. The strength to keep a strong front for those who are not privy to my misery.

5. Clients who had become friends. Although they are far away, their consoling words hug my heart.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

20th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Hot mug of coffee.

2. Tons of painkiller for my pain.

3. My soul sister's presence on YM.

4. Tissue paper to wipe my tears.

5. My daughters comforting me during my depression.

6. Far away friends who are close at heart.

Monday, July 19, 2010

19th July, 2010

Things that I'm grateful for today:

1. Nice images for my Tumblr page.

2. Paying off part of a debt.

3. Some girl talk with Mom.

4. The return of HW whom I thought had given up on me.

5. Stir fried mixed vegetables for dinner. Darn healthy! Delish too!

Sunday, July 18, 2010

18th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Watching a good movie on Astro at home with the family.

2. The best Cantonese Yee Mee in Malaysia, for dinner.

3. Exchanging kind words among friends.

4. A chilled mug of coffee.

5. A strong will power granted by Allah. A prayer answered. Alhamdulillah.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

17th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Reconnecting with long lost dear friends through Facebook.

2. Painkillers to kill my pain.

3. Mixed vegetables for today's meals.

4. Successful detox program.

5. Saying goodbye to some lost kilos. Sayonara!

Friday, July 16, 2010

16th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Divine inspiration to move hearts and draw cleansing tears.

2. Eye shadows and mascara.

3. Being able to see more than what meets the eye.

4. Attar and lavender oil.

5. Falling asleep to the sound of raindrops against the window pane.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

15th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Falling asleep and waking up earlier.

2. Tanjung Malim black coffee.

3. Nasi goreng sambal tuna.

4. A very satisfying and productive day at work.

5. Smiles on clients' faces.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

14th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Fish satay from Penang.

2. Cooking for the family.

3. The strength to hang on by a string.

4. Being remembered and not forgotten.

5. Cuddling up with Medjai for an afternoon siesta.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

13th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Bearable pain.

2. 11 hours sleep.

3. Being able to regain composure after an undue mental disturbance.

4. Calm and peace of mind in prayers.

5. A genuine professional advancement opportunity.

Monday, July 12, 2010

12th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Remedy for my kidney condition.

2. Good laughs with trustworthy friends.

3. Thai green curry served with piping hot white rice for lunch.

4. Ear plugs that helped me sleep through a really noisy bus ride.

5. A warm shower at the end of a very long day.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

11th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Much needed confirmation, affirmation and understanding.

2. Allah's love and attention for me through His mortals.

3. The kindness and generosity of people around me.

4. A king sized bed to sleep on tonight.

5. A very fruitful counseling session with a new client.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

10th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Being in a place that gives me peace of mind and tranquility.

2. The support and concern from the significant people in my life.

3. My daughters' sense of independence.

4. A plate of Penang pasembor for a very late dinner.

5. The sea breeze.

Friday, July 9, 2010

9th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. International recognition for my professional expertise and experience.

2. Opportunity to work with foreign outfits in providing and promoting mental health for international job market.

3. Pain killers for my pain.

4. Paracetamol for my fever.

5. Understanding clients who are kind enough to accommodate my failing health.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

8th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The ability to feel and endure pain. It means I'm still alive.

2. Mental stamina to stay alert at work.

3. Rewarding myself with a new abayya and head scarf from Sri Munawwarah.

4. The joy of buying groceries from Cold Storage.

5. Iced decaf Long Black from Starbucks.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

7th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Morning prayer.

2. All day rain. Just like the typical English weather that I miss so much.

3. Afternoon siesta with Medjai the kitten.

4. Yong chow fried rice for dinner.

5. Winning bingo on two out of three cards! LOL!!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

6th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Tutti Frutti frozen yogurt topped with chocolate syrup and colourful sprinkles.

2. Axe oil for my headache.

3. Being able to resist snacking before bedtime... so far.

4. Medjai's intelligence.

5. My personal space.

Monday, July 5, 2010

5th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Much needed spiritual support.

2. Not feeling angry anymore.

3. Considerate and caring clients.

4. Being able to read Jawi script.

5. Pringle's potato crisps for late night hunger pangs.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

4th July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Beef pepperoni pizza.

2. Having the energy to wash the bathroom thoroughly.

3. The smell of freshly shampooed hair.

4. My self-control and will power to abstain from succumbing to the whims of my obsessive thoughts.

5. My inner circle of friends whom I trust with my life.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

3rd July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Resisting the temptation to act while feeling angry.

2. The courage not to take shit from anyone.

3. A very rare afternoon siesta.

4. French toasts made by JC.

5. A lazy Saturday.

Friday, July 2, 2010

2nd July, 2010

Things I''m grateful for today:

1. A solid 8 hours sleep.

2. A cheque in the mail.

3. Medjai the kitten. The latest addition to our family.

4. Dinner and yogurt with Azuar.

5. Still feeling proud of Brazil even though they lost to Netherlands in the quarter finals of FIFA World Cup. Sigh...

6. Argentina is still in the running...

Thursday, July 1, 2010

1st July, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The number 8 ball... LOL!!

2. Prayers answered.

3. Confidence and trust of other in me.

4. Caring and very concerned clients. I'm so blessed!

5. A good fasting day. Alhamdulillah...

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

30th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Someone to pay attention to me and help distract me from my anger.

2. Two very productive and satisfying counseling sessions.

3. Income earned today as blessings from Allah.

4. Solution for my medical condition.

5. Eye drops for dry eyes.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

29th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Not needing to suffer fools.

2. Being appreciated for work well done.

3. A positive outcome from a medical test.

4. Friendship that spans over more than 3 decades.

5. A mug of decaf Vanilla Latte and Banana Choc Chip Muffin after a 15 hour fasting.

Monday, June 28, 2010

28th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A good counseling session at work.

2. Feeling needed and wanted by someone.

3. A hot mug of Nescafe Breakfast in the morning.

4. The pleasure of falling asleep easily without any mental anxiety.

5. The quiet support of a best friend.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

27th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A very restful good night's sleep.

2. The luxury of vegetating in my pyjamas almost the whole day.

3. My Macbook and iPhone.

4. The opportunity to spread my professional practice to Penang.

5. A good cry.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

26th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Being loved and appreciated.

2. Safe journey home from Penang.

3. Seeing people in their true colours.

4. Medication to help kill the pain in my neck.

5. Silver linings among dark clouds.

Friday, June 25, 2010

25th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Gifts received unexpectedly.

2. Loving and understanding support from my mom.

3. The insight to see what is hidden and unsaid.

4. Eye contact that touches the soul.

5. A good long warm shower at the end of a very tiring day.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

24th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Safe travel to Penang with loved ones.

2. Tanjung Malim's chicken and kaya paus.

3. Kopi O ais.

4. Reuniting and hanging out with like minded people.

5. Family all rescued, healed and safe from harm.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

23rd June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Unplanned girl talk session with Wa. Definitely a life saver!

2. A good cup of hot lemon tea.

3. Afternoon rain.

4. Saying Hello to someone for the first time.

5. The ability to laugh heartily even in utter confusion.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

22nd June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A 12 hour's night sleep. [Gosh! I must be more exhausted than I thought...]

2. A very sweet proposal... Although I can't accept it.

3. Interesting conversation with a like-minded angel.

4. Penang char kway teow for dinner.

5. Getting news from ABAH.

Monday, June 21, 2010

21st June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Chicken wings for dinner.

2. Prayers answered.

3. Assuring and comforting words from a doctor.

4. A comfortable kaftan to sleep in.

5. Watching a good football match.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

20th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. My children's independence, intelligence, wisdom and sense of humor.

2. Having someone to watch over me while I sleep.

3. A tumbler of mixed fruit juice.

4. A much needed new handbag (the one I've been using for the longest time is already in tatters and begging for mercy! LOL!!).

5. Freshly shampooed hair.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

19th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Junk food while watching football matches.

2. Drinking coffee from my new Starbucks mug Wa gave me for my birthday.

3. Sharing some lessons with ABAH.

4. The pleasure of driving.

5. Flaming tuna pizza from Domino's.

Friday, June 18, 2010

18th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A long and restful sleep.

2. Having lunch with Mom, daughter and Azuar, my soul sister.

3. A huge bowl of Yong Tau Foo with curry gravy.

4. Oprah magazine.

5. Coffee session with Azuar to catch up after 3 months of being away from each other.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

17th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Having completed all my errands today.

2. Having lunch with my girls and James Tang. [Don't ask...]

3. A good counseling session with a client.

4. Salmon sashimi. Yummy!

5. Feeling sleepy before 3 am.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

16th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The courage to stand up for what is right and true.

2. The independence Allah has blessed me with.

3. My daughter turning 15 years old. I feel so blessed by her presence in my life.

4. The clarity of mind to know what needs to be done in order to regain control over my life.

5. The presence of Allah's love in my heart. Alamdulillah.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

15th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A good day's income from Allah.

2. A long and restful night's sleep.

3. Having my professional profile listing reinstated at Good Therapy's directory.

4. A helping hand from Mak.

5. Good dinner date with hubby and children.

Monday, June 14, 2010

14th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Electricity.

2. One hour siesta in the afternoon.

3. A bowl of Kelantanese Laksam for my empty tummy at lunch.

4. Quality time spent with my immediate and extended family.

5. Warm shower at the end of a very long day.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

13th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up in the comfort of my own bed.

2. Being blessed with the opportunity to completely perform my 5 daily prayers.

3. The trust and faith others have invested in me and my capabilities.

4. No more unproductive obsessive thoughts.

5. The pleasure of unwinding at the end of a lovely Sunday.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

12th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A much needed restful sleep on my own bed.

2. Cooking nasi lemak with sambal ikan bilis and sardine for the family for the first time since early February.

3. Liking my own cooking and seeing my family enjoying the food I prepared.

4. Watching football matches with the family on Astro's HD channels.

5. Air-conditioning on a warm night.

Friday, June 11, 2010

11th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A very long and restful sleep after a week of sleeplessness.

2. Safe journey back to KL.

3. Being home after a week away in Penang.

4. The pleasure of sleeping in my own bed.

5. Wifi access to the internet (as opposed to the hotel's stingy internet access. Yucks!)

6. Good phone chat with Mom and ABAH.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

10th June, 2010

Things that I'm grateful for today:

1. The completion of treatment for my daughters. Alhamdulillah.

2. Having people I will miss when I leave Penang and return home.

3. My green pill to help me relax and sleep.

4. The smell of kasturi attar.

5. Peace and quiet when everyone is asleep during my unwinding routine.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

9th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Hubby done with his treatment.

2. Nasi lemak bungkus late at night.

3. Clarity of the mind.

4. Serenity of the soul.

5. Seeing people's true colours.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

8th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up feeling a lot better than yesterday after a good 6 hours sleep.

2. My daughters getting on well with each other.

3. Getting help even before asking for it.

4. Delicious buffet dinner with the family.

5. Sunset at the beach.

Monday, June 7, 2010

7th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Six hours of deep and restful sleep.

2. Learning new things.

3. Comforting assurance that I am not alone.

4. Delicious food to feed my hunger.

5. Walking up and down Penang Road with my family.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

6th June, 2010

Thing I'm grateful for today:

1. A delightful conversation with like minded friends.

2. Benadryl.

3. Fried rice when I was hungry.

4. The privilege of performing subuh prayer.

5. Being in Penang and feeling close to those who are near and dear in my heart.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

5th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Personal and professional satisfaction from a job well done.

2. Spending time with my precious daughters at 1 Utama.

3. Chatting with hubby (who is in Penang right now) on the phone late at night.

4. Prayers of friends and clients who are concerned for my well-being.

5. The luxury of spending some time alone while everyone else is already asleep.

Friday, June 4, 2010

4th June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Hubby's safe arrival in Penang.

2. Good long lasting friendship.

3. Girl talk with my daughters.

4. The luxury of simple life.

5. Nescafe Breakfast as part of my nightly unwinding routine.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

3rd June, 2010.

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Being appreciated by my father-in-law.

2. Having given the opportunity to help other anxious souls.

3. For prayers that were heard and answered by Allah.

4. Peace of mind and serenity of heart at the end of a long tiring day.

5. Hubby's sense of humor that makes me laugh out loud.

6. Prosperity blessed by Allah and bestowed upon me today.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

2nd June, 2010

Things that I'm grateful for today:

1. Positive response from Good Therapy.

2. Present bought for me by Lan and Nina from their Umrah trip.

3. ABAH keeping me company during my grieving moments: anniversary of Yat and Mad's birthdays.

4. Jc making french toasts for supper.

5. Understanding things that are hard to explain.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

1st June, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. God given opportunity to sleep before midnight and wake up at 2 am to be able to perform Tahajjud prayer.

2. A lovely plate of salad for lunch.

3. Endless supply of Nescafe Breakfast and ciggies.

4. A mother's pride in seeing Jc on her last day of work.

5. Learning that my precious daughters are closer to each other than ever before.

Monday, May 31, 2010

31st May, 2010

Things that I'm grateful for today:

1. A very comfortable sun dress to wear while lazing around the house on a hot Sunday afternoon.

2. Sharing a Penang char kway teow with hubby for dinner.

3. Still having the skills to do cross stitch calligraphy although my eyes are blurry.

4. The full understanding and insight that indeed, depending on others is a sure way of getting disappointed.

5. The strength to not take SHIT from anyone for any reason whatsoever. Shit with cherry on the top is still crap in disguise. Caveat emptor.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

30th May, 2010

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Finally being pain free for more than 14 days, long enough to finally catch my breath to whisper Alhamdulillah after many moons of suffering.

2. To have had the opportunity to perform my subuh prayer.

3. Siesta in the afternoon. Bliss!

4. Having healthy hair as opposed to being bald.

5. My medications that help keep anxieties at bay.

6. Still here and being alive.